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Sissay Family History

Sissay Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Issa, Issac, Sisley, Siska, Sisson, Sisak, Sessa, Nissan, Sisney

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Where is the Sissay family from?

You can see how Sissay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sissay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sissay families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sissay family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sissay's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sissay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sissay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Sissay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sissay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Sissay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Sissay. For the veterans among your Sissay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sissay lifespan?

Average Sissay life expectancy in 1982 was 30 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sissay ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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